Cladogenic Speciation

Definition

A mode of speciation where new species arise from the divergence of ancestral populations, often driven by geographic isolation or other factors.

Etymology

From Greek 'clad-', meaning 'branch' or 'twig', and 'genesis', meaning 'origin'.

Example

Cladogenic speciation can occur when a mountain range arises, separating populations of a species.

Related Terms

• Sympatric speciation
• Allopatric speciation
• Adaptive radiation

Usage Notes

Cladogenic speciation is often associated with the formation of new species within a clade.